DJ Craig is an Emcee, music programmer, remix artist, lighting designer and Party Enabler! He is the same DJ chosen for the weddings of Oympian Jennie Finch, musician Salvador Santana and rocker Tim Burgess of The Charlatans.

Companies like Microsoft, Toyota and The Marriott and have all chosen Craig to perform for their corporate events.

DJ Craig has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Orange County Weekly and has published articles for many wedding dj and party related web sites.

Now you can see and hear DJ Craig perform at a LIVE AUDITION. At this meeting you will also receive a lighting demo, music ideas, references, planning tips, a price list and a quote. Plus, you get a copy of DJ Craig's "9 Easy Ways To Make Your Reception Unique" just for stopping by.

After the live sound check, you will have the opportunity to reserve your date on our calendar or take our packet of information and make a fair comparison to any other Wedding DJ.

To see if Craig is available on your date and to set up a time for your live audition, please call 949-362-3535.

What is a "Party Enabler"?

More than just a guy playing songs and making announcements, a Party Enabler is someone who is actively engaging his audience through both verbal and non-verbal expression. He is constantly reacting to his dance floor, reading the room and playing the right song at the right time.

He knows when to pump up the crowd with an energetic vocalization and when to shut up and let the party happen.

A good Party Enabler/Wedding DJ is also involved with the timing and flow of the entire event. He is keenly aware of the emotional pulse of your guests and avoids lulls or slowdowns. He senses when it's time for a particular formality such as the cake cutting or first dance and is always in close communication with his clients, staff and other wedding professionals.

As a Pro Party Enabler, DJ Craig has been known to do whatever it takes to keep the party and the dance floor moving!

Start With A Great Plan

An LA/Orange County Wedding DJ who has entertained and coordinated at hundreds of weddings, Craig has a proven plan for success. He believes, "Every couple's reception is unique", although they do share one thing in common- extreme care is given to the planning, timing and flow of each.

DJ Craig's wedding clients are provided his exclusive "Reception Planner". It makes reception planning easy, even for the
inexperienced. Couples use The Planner to personally customize their reception plans and needs.

The page below also contains the wedding planning tips and ideas Pro Wedding DJ Craig has learned from planning and working at countless wedding receptions. Use it to help
make yours unforgettable. With these simple but effective ideas and a
clear game plan, the great memories of your reception will last a
lifetime.

Wedding reception "formalities" are traditions such as your Entrance, First Dance and Cake Cutting . These "Major Focal Points"
are the rare moments when all of your guests' attention is
simultaneously focused on the same thing. It is more likely that your
guests will remember these moments than any other. Make
them your own and your reception
will be an original!

Your Wedding DJ/Emcee should help
you plan every step of your reception during
your final consultation, prior to your day. Coordinating
these Formalities is no easy task. A good wedding DJ is in contact with
you, the staff at the reception and your other wedding professionals
throughout the event. Prior to any announcements being made, he or she
should make sure everyone is ready.

Once
all the guests' eyes
are focused on the announced Formality, it's
too late to discover that things are not prepared or that a key person
has just stepped out of the room. Communication and coordination will
keep your reception flowing smoothly.

1.
Plan the end of your Toast first and then work backwards. How do you
end your Toast? By raising your glass. That's it. Often, inexperienced
Toast Givers get so wrapped up in the moment, they forget to raise
their glasses. This leaves the guests confused and the photographer
waiting for "The Shot".

A
Toast can be as easy as thanking the guests and asking them to
congratulate the Bride and Groom by raising their glasses in unison. It
doesn't have to be any more complicated than that. If you want to get
into humorous or touching stories about the Groom's
past or how wonderful the Bride is, feel free to do so. Just remember
where your end point is. If you get hung up or lost, go to the "Toast". This will keep you from getting lost and will make you look like a Pro.

2.
Toast Givers should also keep in mind the comfort level of the guests
and the reception timetable. Sometimes the ceremony and wedding party
pictures take longer than expected. Or for some other reason there may
be a large gap of time between the ceremony and reception. A long
winded Toast while hungry guests are waiting to eat is inconsiderate.
Unless you are the Best Man or father of one of the Newlyweds, keep it
short or consider giving your Toast later, after guests have gotten
their meals.

3.
Prepare notes if you like. Speaking in front of a large group of
strangers can be intimidating. There's nothing wrong with preparing an
outline and having it in front of you. Sample toasts can be found at
web sites like:

"A
successful
marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same
person."

-Germaine
Greer

It
is not required for the Bride and Groom to speak but always adds a much
appreciated touch of class when they do. It can be something as simple
as thanking the guests for
their participation. They
will appreciate that you took the time to publicly express your gratitude
to them.

Often,
Brides and Grooms
will take this opportunity to express
appreciation to parents, relatives, mentors, friends and others who
have made an important difference in their lives.

Whatever
song you choose, your comfort is important. If one or both of you shy
away from the spotlight, you may not wish to be the lone couple on the
floor for the entire song. Your DJ should ask how long you want to be
out there before others are invited to join in.

Prior to the wedding
day, instruct your wedding DJ or Band Leader to have others join at the
appropriate time. If you are planning a Father/Daughter Dance or other
protocol dances, you can have the First Dance edited or faded out early
if you like.